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A group of people stands in a line on a city sidewalk outside shops, including a barbershop, on a sunny day with parked cars along the street.

Moments from the Mission’s first Summer Sip and Stroll

by Jordan Montero and Daniela Xitlaly Sandoval July 18, 2025, 4:19 pmJuly 22, 2025, 12:39 pm

A person in a “Mission Solutions Community Safety & Engagement Team” vest walks on a sunny sidewalk behind people carrying bags and luggage.

For crisis at 16th and Mission, S.F. turns to firm founded by former inmates

by Io Yeh Gilman July 13, 2025, 9:40 pmDecember 11, 2025, 6:15 pm

Storefront window with signs reading "TODO EN REMATE" and "SALE $" in Spanish and English. The address "2839" is visible, along with a "Chava's" sign and a no smoking notice.

Chava’s Restaurant closes after decades of serving Mexican food in the Mission

by Jose Alonso Velazquez July 2, 2025, 5:20 pmJuly 3, 2025, 2:03 pm

A flyer in Spanish with instructions for reporting immigration enforcement is posted on a business café window; two people are reflected in the glass on a city street.

Mission businesses on high alert for visits from ICE agents

by Jessica Blough June 14, 2025, 10:00 amJune 23, 2025, 5:14 pm

A man in work clothes stands outside a storefront with a large "TORTAS" sign, next to crates holding supplies and bags on the sidewalk.

At 23rd and Mission, a muralist leaves his mark again and again

by Gustavo Hernandez May 16, 2025, 6:02 pmJune 21, 2025, 11:33 am

Shoppers wait in a long line inside a pharmacy, standing between aisles of health products and personal care items.

Blockbuster pharmacy lines at last Walgreens in the Mission

by Junyao Yang April 30, 2025, 12:23 pmMay 1, 2025, 12:23 pm

A woman stands in a busy outdoor area holding a purple sign that reads, "YOUR EX DOESN'T LOVE YOU, JESUS DOES!" People walk and talk in the background.

Day 40 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Jesus saves, drugs kill

by Abigail Vân Neely April 20, 2025, 8:00 pmJune 16, 2025, 3:37 pm

A person stands by a green bench in front of a mosaic mural of a smiling face; a dog lies on its back nearby, and a man holds a child at the edge of a playground.

Day 39 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Where are the kids at Kid Power Park?

by Abigail Vân Neely April 19, 2025, 7:05 pmJune 16, 2025, 3:36 pm

Two police officers interact with a person on a city sidewalk. The person is bent over, facing the officers. Cars are parked nearby, and a mural is on the wall behind them.

Covering the Police

SFPD has increased enforcement of low-level crimes, police chief says

by Abigail Vân Neely April 16, 2025, 8:36 pmApril 18, 2025, 10:31 am

Flamenco dancer striking a graceful pose on stage, wearing a traditional ruffled dress with a flower in her hair, against a dark background.

Abanico Coffee Roasters: Melissa Cruz Flamenco – Tablao Flamenco

by San Francisco International Arts Festival April 3, 2025, 7:22 am

Colorful painting of faceless women in traditional dress holding objects, set against a vibrant, stylized backdrop of buildings, trees, and a kite in the sky.

Bissap Baobab: The Shadow Band with Others – Fundraiser for AROC Action & MECA USA – SUMUD: Celebrating Resistance in Arab Arts and Culture

by San Francisco International Arts Festival April 3, 2025, 4:23 am

A group of performers in white costumes strike dramatic poses on stage with expressions of intensity and movement.

El Rio: The Wandering Ensemble – Lost & Found (2025, World Premiere)

by San Francisco International Arts Festival April 3, 2025, 3:45 am

Narrow alleyway with graffiti on walls, leading to a colorful mural on a building. A person is lying on the ground in the foreground, with others further down the alley.

Day 19 of the 16th St. Plaza clean up: 15th Street is bustling

by Abigail Vân Neely March 30, 2025, 5:51 pmMarch 31, 2025, 12:13 pm

Police officers and a patrol car are situated in an urban alleyway, with graffiti on the walls and a few pedestrians in the distance.

‘A drug carnival’: Residents above 16th St. alleys say they’re afraid to leave home

by Abigail Vân Neely March 24, 2025, 4:00 amApril 6, 2025, 3:19 pm

Police officers stand near a San Francisco Police mobile command vehicle on a rainy street, with pedestrians walking by.

Mayor Lurie promises 16th and Mission neighbors: Things will change

by Abigail Vân Neely March 21, 2025, 6:07 pmApril 6, 2025, 3:19 pm